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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero XPulse 200 4V

    Should you buy Honda CB125 Hornet or Hero XPulse 200 4V Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB125 Hornet price in is Rs 1,15,485 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Hero XPulse 200 4V price in is Rs 1,49,727 (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB125 Hornet makes 11.14 PS and 11.2 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of XPulse 200 4V stand at 19.16 PS and 17.35 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB125 Hornet in 4 colours whereas the Hero XPulse 200 4V comes in 5 colours. Out of 384 user reviews, XPulse 200 4V scores 4.4 whereas the Honda CB125 Hornet tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 67 user reviews..The Honda CB125 Hornet Mileage is around 48 Kmpl, while the Hero XPulse 200 4V Mileage is around 36 kmpl.

    CB125 Hornet vs XPulse 200 4V

    Key HighlightsCB125 HornetXPulse 200 4V
    Mileage (Overall)48 Kmpl36 kmpl
    Max Power11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm19.16 PS @ 8000 rpm
    Body TypeCommuter BikesOff Road Bikes
    Engine Type4 Stroke, SI EngineAir-Oil Cooled, 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder OHC
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    Honda CB125 Hornet vs Hero XPulse 200 4V Comparison

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          Honda CB125 Hornet
          Honda CB125 Hornet
            Rs1,15,485*
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                Hero XPulse 200 4V
                Hero XPulse 200 4V
                  Rs1,49,727*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.1,35,863* Onwards
                Rs.1,76,183* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                48 Kmpl
                36 kmpl
                Max Power
                11.14 PS @ 7500 rpm
                19.16 PS @ 8000 rpm
                User Rating
                4.8
                Based on Honda CB125 Hornet Reviews
                4.4
                Based on Hero XPulse 200 4V Reviews
                Body Type
                Commuter Bikes
                Off Road Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 3,915
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                		₹ 5,082
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.6,814
                CB125 Hornet Insurance
                Rs.11,208
                XPulse 200 4V Insurance
                ColoursPearl Siren Blue with Lemon Ice YellowPearl Siren Blue with Sports RedPearl Igneous BlackPearl Siren Blue with Athletic Blue MetallicBlack Sports RedMet Nexus Blue WhiteTechno Blu Met BlkBlack Industrial Grey
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                4 Stroke, SI Engine
                Air-Oil Cooled, 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single Cylinder OHC
                Displacement
                123.94 cc
                199.6 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Air Cooled
                Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                2
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Multiplate Wet Clutch
                Multi-Plate Wet Type
                Gearbox
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                5 Speed
                5 Speed
                Bore
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                50 mm
                66.5 mm
                Stroke
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                63.121 mm
                57.5 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                10.0:1
                10.5:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                11.2 Nm @ 6000 rpm
                17.35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Kick and Self Start
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                Features
                USB Charging PortYesYes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                Bluetooth
                		Yes
                NavigationYesYes
                Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                Digital
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Single
                Body Graphics
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                		YesYes
                ClockYesYes
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
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                Distance To EmptyYes
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                Features and Safety
                Braking Type
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                Anti-lock Braking System
                Mobile ApplicationYes
                -
                Service Due IndicatorYes
                -
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding Modes
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                Road,Off Road,Rally
                Windscreen
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                		Yes
                Additional Features/Information
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                Honda RoadSync, Weather Updates For Any Loaction
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                Real Time Mileage IndicatorYes
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                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                48 Kmpl
                36 kmpl
                Claimed Top Speed
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                135 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12 L
                13 L
                Width
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                783 mm
                862 mm
                Length
                2015 mm
                2222 mm
                Height
                1087 mm
                1320 mm
                Ground Clearance
                166 mm
                220 mm
                Wheelbase
                1330 mm
                1410 mm
                Kerb Weight
                124 kg
                159 kg
                Seat height
                796 mm
                825 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running LampsYesYes
                Projector HeadlightYes
                LED Projector
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYes
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                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYes
                -
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                240 mm
                276 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                130 mm
                220 mm
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Diamond Type
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                Pros & Cons

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                • Cons

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Looks sporty and unique
                  • Feature-rich
                  • Single-channel ABS

                  Hero XPulse 200 4V

                  • Plenty of ground clearance and suspension travel
                  • Light kerb weight makes it easy to control off-road
                  • Great bottom-end grunt makes off-road riding quite fun
                  • Well-tuned suspension setup offers a comfortable riding experience

                • Honda CB125 Hornet

                  • Stiff suspension
                  • Weak headlight illumination

                  Hero XPulse 200 4V

                  • Fit and finish levels could have been better
                  • Lacks top-end performance for touring on the highway
                  • Tall seat height might not be accessible to shorter riders

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • CB125 Hornet
                • XPulse 200 4V
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                  aniket on Oct 02, 2026
                  4.8
                  honda cb 125 hornet good looking best milage pillion seat comfort is low and and dual disk and update pillion seat and his bike make segment killer
                  This bike has a muscular look and very good headlight. Honda CB 125 Hornet is good-looking, has the best mileage, but the pillion seat comfort is low. Add dual disc and update the pillion seat, and this bike will become a segment killer. Bike quality and placement are best, but the cowl uses plastic; use a metal screw and update the tyre size. When this bike is complete, no bike can compete with this bike.
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                  6 4
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                  saheb on Aug 28, 2026
                  4.7
                  my own bike
                  I bought this bike 3 months ago, I'm currently very happy with this the performance of the bike, it's enormous and I really like it, Many of 125 cc bike I seen and riding with my friends, I bought my own, I'm very happy to own this, and also trusting of the Honda's refinement performance. I actually bought this bike because of learning bike riding from scratch and it's worth it.
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                  satrasala on Jan 24, 2026
                  5.0
                  The beast bike
                  Good and high mileage bike and looks like a sport bike. Compare to other bikes it’s under budget bike to purchase for poor people. I think it’s good in Honda segment. The beast in Honda easy to travel anywhere in 2025 the best bike, my words can’t explain my feeling such a beautiful and amazing bike.
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                  8 13
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                  rohan on Jan 06, 2026
                  4.3
                  Pocket friendly aggressive bike
                  Very comfortable in city rides and the looks of this bike is very aggressive and attractive to my bases the very muscular bike when you sit on this bike then you realised it's not a 125 cc bike just look 150-160 cc bikes The performance of is bike is very nice and they you are ride on highway or city it's comfortable to ride the gear shifting of is bike is very smooth and the mileage of his bike is providing to me just 50-52 because it's depends on your riding because I have 60km mileage some time then you want to aggressive riding it's low too Because I want 125 cc bike and the honda launch this bike then I decide to buy this bike before he launch I want to buy sp125 of Honda and somedays later the company launch this bike and I would like to buy this bike
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                  2 4
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                  rohit on Nov 27, 2025
                  4.8
                  Nice bike , cool bike , superbike
                  I choose the Honda CB125 Hornet because it offers the perfect balance of style, performance, mileage, and reliability in the 125cc segment. It's a bike made for riders who want a premium look, it carries the bold and aggressive design of the Hornet series. You get a big bike feel with sharp styling, muscular tank, and LED lights. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good. So far, my riding experience with the Honda CB125 Hornet has been smooth comfortable, and trouble free. The bike feels stable in traffic, the engine runs refined, and the mileage has been consistently good.
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                  mohan on Sep 15, 2026
                  4.7
                  comfortable for off road and city
                  I’ve been using this bike for the last 3 years, and overall, I’m very happy with it. It’s a great choice for both city rides and off-roading. The mileage and maintenance costs are good, and the suspension is excellent for potholes and rough Indian roads. The main drawbacks are engine heating during hilly rides and some fatigue on rides over 200 km in a day. Overall, a comfortable, reliable, and capable off-road bike. I haven’t faced any major issues in 3 years. I'll rate it 5/5.
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                  4 5
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                  haris on Jul 18, 2026
                  5.0
                  Best in the segment.
                  Fabulous bike for people who commutes daily and also for long rides. This bike goes everywhere, does everything. Great mileage, works great on highways and off roads. Top speed of this bike is 130 kmph. Comfortable to ride, easy to handle in traffic. This bike have all good features. Must buy and comes under budget also. ABS also works like a charm of this bike. Must recommended.
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                  uday on Mar 06, 2026
                  4.8
                  Great, But if you add on a bit extra to stock bike
                  Bike is really good, if you choose to ride a stock vehicle, you might feel a bit comfortable, but if you get some accessories on it, it will be your friend for life. Just like i have added accessories like, seat modification with extra foam, handle bar riser, Fog light(for sure), Center stand, Top rack with back rest.
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                  santosh on Feb 05, 2026
                  4.3
                  Hero x pulse 200 4V review after 22000 kms
                  I am five eleven and it suits me for my height. Comfort of a rider not a pillion and mileage is a plus for this bike. Maintenance cost is also very good and cheap you can get service done from any of the authorised hero service centres. I have been driving since almost twenty two thousand kilometres so far and im fully satisfied with the performance of this bike. I just changed chain socket and fuel motor in the fuel tank. Ride comfort is very good for rider not for pillion thats only negative. Yes I would definitely recommend this bike to those who have height above five eight. I am driving this bike since two thousand twenty two and no major faults or damages done to bike. I am fully satisfied with this bike.
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                  vedant on Jan 13, 2026
                  4.2
                  Best choice for Bad Roads and Daily Use.
                  I chose Hero Xpulse 200 4V for its comfort on bad roads while still being easy to ride daily. The suspension works great on potholes, the engine is smooth for city rides, and maintenance stays affordable. Ride quality has been comfortable so far, especially on rough roads. Mileage is decent for daily use, handling feels light and confident, and while top speed isn't aggressive it's stable and relaxed at cruising speeds. Yess -- I'd recommend it for daily riders who want comfort on rough roads, easy handling in traffic, good mileage and reliable performance. Not ideal if you want high speed or aggressive sport riding.
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                FAQs on Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero XPulse 200 4V

                Q) Which bike is better Honda CB125 Hornet or Hero XPulse 200 4V?

                A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB125 Hornet has a score of 4.8/5 while Hero XPulse 200 4V has rate of 4.4 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Honda CB125 Hornet and Hero XPulse 200 4V is cheaper?

                A) Honda CB125 Hornet price starts at Rs 1,15,485 & Hero XPulse 200 4V price starts at Rs 1,49,727 in Delhi . Honda CB125 Hornet is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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